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Greet One Another

Date: Jun. 29, 2023

Passage

Romans 16:1-16

Personal Greetings

16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.

3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. 5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. 11 Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. 12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

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Key Verse: Romans 16:16

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

This passage is filled with Paul’s greetings to the coworkers who served with him. There were many people who helped Paul’s gospel ministry from behind the scenes. Paul credits Phoebe as one who became a benefactor to many including himself.

He then commends Priscilla and Aquilla who risked their lives for Paul. There were some people who were imprisoned with Paul. Paul acknowledges his coworkers who also fought hard for the work of God. Paul knows that the work of God was not his own solo work. He knows that the Holy Spirit worked powerfully through him. At the same time, many coworkers in Christ risked their lives, time, energy, and youth to also carry out gospel work.

Christians are one body in Christ. One part can never accomplish anything on its own. We should acknowledge one another in Christ. We should acknowledge and greet them as dear coworkers and servants of God in Christ. There are no great and small parts in serving Christ. When we acknowledge and greet one another and respect each coworkers’ values, our love as a church grows instead of having divisions.

May we greet one another who serve the Lord today.

Prayer: Prayer: Lord, help us to greet one another.

One Word: One Word: Greet one another.

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God Stills the Conflict

Psalm 76:1-12

Key Verse: 76:6

At your rebuke, O God of Jacob,
both rider and horse lay stunned.

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